The Lead Up To 1066 Flashcards
When did Edward the confessor die
January 1066 he was 62
Who were the 3 people fighting for the throne
William of normandy, harold godwinson and harald hadrada.
Where was william from
France
What was harald hadrada the king of
Norway
How long did harold godwinson hold the throne
9 months
How many boats carried the vikings over to England
300
What happened when the vikings arrived at England
They took over york and took most of nothern england
What date did the battle of stanford bridge start
September the 25th 1066
How many miles did harold godwinson and his men march to meet up with william
250 miles
What date did the battle of hastings begin
14 october 1066
How long did the battle of hastings last for
Over 9 hours
What smart trick did william do after the break
He acted like he was leaving and then got the highground and attacked them
What time was harold godwinson dead
6 pm
